User`s guide

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Contents
E5810A LAN/GPIB Gateway for Windows User’s Guide
Front Matter............................................................................................... 7
Warranty Information .............................................................. 7
U.S. Government Restricted Rights ....................................... 7
Declaration of Conformity ....................................................... 7
Safety Symbols ...................................................................... 9
WARNINGS ............................................................................ 9
Support Information .............................................................. 11
User Guide Information ........................................................ 12
Chapter 1 - E5810 Description .............................................................. 15
E5810 Hardware Description ....................................................... 17
Typical Network Connections ............................................... 17
Front Panel Features ............................................................ 19
Rear Panel Features ............................................................ 23
Rack Mount Kit (Optional) .................................................... 23
E5810 Software/Firmware ........................................................... 24
E5810 Operating Features ................................................... 25
Typical Network Operation ................................................... 26
Software/Firmware Architecture ........................................... 27
Typical Network IP Addressing ............................................ 29
Communicating with the E5810 ............................................ 31
Chapter 2 - Installing the E5810 ........................................................... 33
Installation Flowchart ................................................................... 35
Before You Install the E5810 ....................................................... 37
Check Shipment Items ......................................................... 37
Check System Requirements ............................................... 38
Rack-Mount the E5810 (Optional) ........................................ 38
Getting Network Information ........................................................ 39
Getting Enterprise Network Information ............................... 39
Getting Local Network Information ....................................... 39
Configuring the E5810 on a Local Network ................................. 41
What is a Local Network? ..................................................... 41
Connecting the E5810 to a Local Network ........................... 43
Configuring the E5810 on a Local Network .......................... 46
Installing the E5810 on an Enterprise Network............................ 52
Connecting the E5810 to the Network .................................. 52
Configuring the E5810 for Enterprise Network Operation .... 53